100% natural ingredients

The best plants

Clarins 100% pure plant extract oils are the result of a subtle blend of plant extracts and essential oils which provide both skin care and aromatherapy benefits.
Clarins Research selects the most precious plant extracts to create the most effective combinations, which explains the incredible effectiveness of natural oils.

A key ingredient:
hazelnut oil

Hazelnut oil is the ideal support for these essential oils which cannot be used undiluted on the skin.
Rich in anti-free radical vitamin E and nourishing fatty acids, it provides skin with anti-ageing and nutritive benefits.

FAQ

What makes Clarins Face Oils so special?

They contain a number of plant ingredients each with its own action, benefits and specific vitamins which are required to deliver the desired beauty result.

None of our oils contain artificial fragrance or colorants.

Why use a Clarins Face Treatment Oil?

Clarins founder Jacques Courtin-Clarins : "Most women use a majority of synthetic products which, it is true, have definite benefits. However, day after day, their skin – which is a living thing – never comes in contact with anything natural. Clarins oils are all natural, light, pure plant oils, composed exclusively of plants and flowers, and they provide skin once again with the benefits of Nature."

What is an essential oil?

An essential oil (also called a plant essence) is a natural secretion produced by the plant and contained within the plant's cells – either in the calyx, stem, bark or other part of the plant.
Essential oils are fragrant substances that are totally different to vegetable oils, which are obtained from pressing. Essential oils do not contain fatty acids but a number of different chemical molecules. Many essential oils have medicinal properties, which have long been used in traditional medicines – and are still widely used today.

What are the cosmetic properties of Hazelnut oil?

The formula used in all Clarins face oils is comprised of 2-4% essential oils (which is the optimal level to ensure the most effective results) diluted in a 'supporting' oil, in this case Hazelnut Oil. Hazelnut Oil was chosen for being the most stable natural oil available and has many skin care benefits, including…